Contact Short-Cunningham Funeral Homes. Call the Funeral Director at (618) 262-4062 to find out what services are provided at the Mount Carmel, Illinois location.Make arrangements: Meet with the Short-Cunningham Funeral Homes funeral director to make arrangements for the funeral, including selecting a date and time, choosing a casket or urn, and deciding on any special requests or religious ceremonies.
Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Short-Cunningham Funeral Homes about collecting and preserving a small sample of a deceased individual's DNA. This can be used for a range of purposes, including genealogy research, paternity testing, and forensic identification.
Consultation and planning: Short-Cunningham Funeral Homes can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.
Viewing and visitation: Short-Cunningham Funeral Homes will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.